| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.85 | 10.349% | $17.4903 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.75 | 7.425% | $44.8499 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.31 | 9.433% | $144.7908 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.25 | 11.567% | $193.2898 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.36 | 13.405% | $61.647 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 11.807% | $6.9991 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.82 | 11.727% | $63.4833 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.60 | $532.5502 | $532.55 | $532.60 | $532.50 | |